Pralines 2

Pralines 2

40 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cajun Creole

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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4 c Sugar

1/2 c Light brown sugar

1/2 c Water

1 c Evaporated milk

1 Stick of butter

1/2 ts Salt

4 c Pecan pieces

1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

Mix the sugar, brown sugar, water, evaporated milk, butter, and salt in a

medium-size heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. When the

mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring

constantly, until a soft ball forms when a small amount of the mixture is

dropped into cold water. Add the pecans and cook for 4 more minutes.

Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla for 1 minute, then drop

about 2 tablespoonfuls at a time onto a buttered platter or waxed paper.

Let the pralines harden, then store in a tightly covered container in a

cool place.

Makes about 40 pralines.

Lagniappe: Pralines wil easily keep a week without any loss of texture or flavor. Do not freeze. An excellent candy or dessert. Each praline has

about 198 calories.

FROM: La Cuisine Cajun by Jude W. Theriot. Published by Pelican

1101 Monroe Street, Gretna, La.

1986 ISBN

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